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Burgaflex North America LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burgaflex North America LLC ranks #6,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty56% serious
$40,400
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#6,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burgaflex North America LLC in Fenton, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burgaflex North America LLC 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,915 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Umt International LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $40,400 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#6,915
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burgaflex North America LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burgaflex North America LLC runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$40,400 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Burgaflex North America LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOWA THT AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 59TPI COMPOSITES IOWA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 45DON LEE FARMS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CHAMPION LABORATORIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8UNI-CAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5PROTOTEK SHEETMETAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17SUPERIOR COATING COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14OREGON ICE CREAM LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TECNO DISPLAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DIXIE TANK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35BIOLAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BERG PIPE PANAMA CIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WESTROCK CONVERTING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8MONTANA SULPHUR & CH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10JAMCO AMERICA INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9JMS FABRICATED SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7KD BEARINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22Burgaflex North Amer…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Burgaflex North America LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Burgaflex North America LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Burgaflex North America LLC sits at penalty rank #3,484 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($40,400 assessed).

How Burgaflex North America LLC Compares

Burgaflex North America LLC's 1.80 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2016-06-01

Last Inspection

2024-08-05

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,080

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $8,080 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$136,800

Current Penalty Amount

$40,400

Penalty Reduction

70.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $96,400 from the initial assessment of $136,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Burgaflex North America LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Burgaflex North America LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $40,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,080 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Burgaflex North America LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,400 here).

Umt International LLC $40,400 FL Old Castle Apg Northeast, INC. $40,397 MA Feed Commodities International, INC. $40,394 VT Hughes Brothers, INC. $40,413 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Dowa THT America, INC. 5 insp. Bowling Green, OH Tpi Composites Iowa LLC 5 insp. Newton, IA Don Lee Farms 5 insp. Inglewood, CA Packaging Corporation of America 5 insp. Marshalltown, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Umt International LLC
Fort Lauderdale, FL
2 inspections $40,400
Old Castle Apg Northeast, INC.
Oxford, MA
3 inspections $40,397
Feed Commodities International, INC.
Middlebury, VT
4 inspections $40,394
Williams & Davis Boilers
Hutchins, TX
5 inspections $36,746
Hughes Brothers, INC.
Seward, NE
3 inspections $40,413

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burgaflex North America LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burgaflex North America LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Burgaflex North America LLC have? ▼
Burgaflex North America LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Burgaflex North America LLC had? ▼
Burgaflex North America LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-06-01 and the most recent on 2024-08-05. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burgaflex North America LLC? ▼
Burgaflex North America LLC has been assessed $40,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $136,800 (a 70.5% reduction).
Does Burgaflex North America LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burgaflex North America LLC has 5 serious violations, and 3 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Burgaflex North America LLC operate in? ▼
Burgaflex North America LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burgaflex North America LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burgaflex North America LLC ranks #6,915 (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Burgaflex North America LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burgaflex North America LLC's total OSHA penalty of $40,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Umt International LLC in Fort Lauderdale, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,400 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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